Sam Rainsy, Cambodia’s finance minister from 1993 to 1994, is the co-founder and acting leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).
Sam Rainsy, Cambodia’s finance minister from 1993 to 1994, is the co-founder and acting leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).
Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice.
Cambodia and Thailand’s war isn’t just about borders—it’s dynastic rivalry, shadow economies, and a crumbling authoritarian model. As battles rage, Cambodia faces a deeper reckoning with power, legitimacy, and survival.
Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin proposes a $1M Golden Visa to lure 600K wealthy foreigners, boost GDP, and cut debt. As Western visas tighten, ASEAN and Gulf nations race to attract talent and capital.
Hun Sen’s fury at Thailand isn’t about history or pride. It’s panic: Bangkok’s crackdown on Chinese scam rings threatens the criminal economy propping up his regime. Nationalism is just the smokescreen.
Prabowo skips G7 for Russia’s Davos. Signs $2.29B investment deal with Putin, backs BRICS vision. Jakarta’s message: Indonesia isn’t picking sides—but it won’t be sidelined in the new world order.
A wrong sign pointed to a right place—Tuol Sleng. Once a school, now a museum of pain. Beneath jacarandas, Cambodia's darkest chapter quietly demands to be remembered.
Indonesia and Jordan are quietly forging a deeper defense bond—military training, industrial ties, and joint aid missions signal a maturing partnership grounded in trust, not talk.
On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his new "Liberation Day" trade initiative, announcing a new wave of sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. While most...
Russia is deepening ties with Myanmar’s junta as both regimes face Western sanctions. From arms deals to labor migration, Moscow is betting big—but will the embattled Min Aung Hlaing hold on to power?
Qatar plans to invest up to $20B to build 1M apartments in Indonesia. But will Indonesians embrace high-rise living? Cultural preferences, regulations, and sustainability pose key challenges. Can this project succeed?
ECOWAS’ survival hinges less on crisis control than on building regional value chains. Nigeria’s shea nut export ban exposes risks—but also a chance to turn fragmentation into integration, jobs, and renewed regional relevance.
Poland is widening its Asia-Pacific outreach through resilience diplomacy, defence partnerships, and economic cooperation, reflecting a broader EU middle-power push to adapt to shifting geopolitics and strategic uncertainty.
Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice.
Heartland vs. Rimland in the Indian Ocean: China pushes from Africa’s interior outward, India builds trust along the ocean’s rim. Two strategies, one arena—shaping the IOR’s future in radically different ways.
Asia’s illicit economy is shifting from gangs to algorithms—automated tools, crypto rails, and fluid digital platforms creating a fast, leaderless shadow system that outpaces regulation and reshapes regional power.
